Employment First

R.I. Employment First’s Mission

Rhode Island Employment First was founded on the beliefs that everyone can work and everyone has the right to earn a living wage at a job that fits their talents, skills, and interests. We want all people – regardless of ability – to be able to achieve their personal dreams of success and earn the respect they deserve.

Why Employment First Matters

• We enhance lives by creating greater opportunities for all people to advance their careers

• We help individuals use their strengths and talents in order to increase their economic wealth

• We help people gain a sense of accomplishment and create their own social identity

• We help the community benefit from community employment by providing diversity and enrichment to the community

• We promote equal opportunity within the community and decrease dependency on public funding